Melbourne Theatre Company in Melbourne, AU is not only a top notch professional theater company but is also the oldest in Australia, having gotten its start in 1953. As part of the University of Melbourne, the Melbourne Theater is part of a semi-autonomous department that has a full studio and education program and produces up to 12 plays each season. Not only are they the only major theater company in Victoria, one of the largest in the English speaking world but also Australia's major performing arts companies. Since the 1970s, Melbourne has been on Ferrars Street, Southbank but will move in 2009 to Sturt Street, where its new headquarters will be located. The new location for the theater on Southbank Boulevard is where it will be in 2009.
This particular location is in the heart of the cultural district of Melbourne and will allow a lot of the season to be shown on the new Sumner Theatre's 500-seat stage. Melbourne Theater Company continues to do many performances at the Fairfax Studio and the Arts Centre's Playhouse, giving them the opportunity to have a wide selection of venues for any type of play or performance they may wish to feature. Even with the new location, the goal of the company remains the same, which is to feature theatre productions, both contemporary and classic international and Australian, with passion, style and excellence. Melbourne Theatre Company also has four different spaces that are available for hire. The Sumner Theatre, a 500-seat venue is available for daytime presentations and meetings. The 150-seat capacity Lawler Studio is available for smaller meetings or rehearsals. For smaller meetings or cocktail parties, the theatre has two VIP rooms available, with catering available as well.
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